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Cloud Architect

to join our dynamic global team and help shape the future of enterprise cloud architecture for one of our key financial services clients.As a Cloud Architect, you will work closely with the Cloud Architecture Team to spearhead the adoption and refinement of Google Cloud capabilities and strategy. You will create innovative, repeatable architecture solutions and frameworks that drive the ongoing transformation of enterprise workloads in a secure, scalable and cost-effective environment.RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the evolution of Google Cloud capabilities within the organizationAdvocate for cloud best practices, strategies, patterns and innovative technologiesBuild repeatable architecture patterns, blueprints and solutions to enable enterprise workloads across Google CloudDevelop decision trees to simplify technology product selectionOversee architecture governance, application reviews and compliance tollgates for Google Cloud deploymentsCraft high-quality, concise documentation to support frameworks, strategies and execution plansProvide thought leadership, mentorship and guidance to stakeholders and teamsDrive continuous improvements within the Cloud Architecture functionCollaborate closely with senior decision makers, strategists, product owners and engineering teams to align goals and deliver valueREQUIREMENTSComprehensive understanding of Google Cloud Platform services, products, and their enterprise applications, backed by 3+ years of experienceAdvanced knowledge of resource management on Google Cloud and expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM)Proficiency in networking and security services within the Google Cloud environmentHands-on experience with compute services such as Google Compute Engine (GCE), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud RunStrong understanding of database technologies including solutions like Cloud SQL and BigQueryExperience with data ingestion, transformation and orchestration tools such as Pub/Sub, Dataproc, Dataflow and Cloud ComposerExpertise in monitoring, logging and alerting using Google Cloud Operations Suite toolsDemonstrated experience in designing, implementing and managing Google Cloud Landing ZonesDeep knowledge of cloud architecture best practices ensuring reliability, scalability, security and operational efficiencyFamiliarity with building repeatable patterns and blueprints for managing workloads on Google CloudStrong ability to advocate for and apply cloud best practices, strategies and governance principlesProven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams including architects, engineers and stakeholders of varying seniorityWE OFFEREPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness coverPrivate medical insurance and dental careEmployee Assistance ProgramCompetitive group pension planCyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loansVarious perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much moreIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

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